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Ceylon, MN — ZIP 56121

Population: 590 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 56121 (Ceylon, MN) is $165,802 — up 6.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $127,000 after a median 2 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winter weather, cold wave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$165,802

Typical home value

+6.0%

1-year change

2

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$165,802
1-year appreciation
+6.0%
3-year appreciation
+10.6%
5-year appreciation
+30.5%
10-year appreciation
+92.7%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$166,379
House Price Index (state)
442.4 (+2.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$127,000
Median list price
$174,500
Median price per sqft
$49
1-year sale-price change
-46.0%
Median days on market
2 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
4

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$706/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$844/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,328/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,333/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, cold wave, drought, hail, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A20
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 8% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
33.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
55.5°F
Average low
34.5°F
Annual precipitation
30.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,514
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,767

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Rosenberg Airport (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
SPENCER MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL, LAKES REGIONAL HEALTHCARE, AVERA HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-38 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1943
Housing built before 1970
83.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
3.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,356
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
56.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,109
Average weekly wage
$1,053
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
13

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 56121State medianUS median
Typical home value$165,802$300,176$288,527
Median sale price$127,000$315,500$325,000
Median days on market2 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,356$2,128$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 56121?
$165,802.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 56121?
$127,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 56121?
Median days on market: 2 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 56121?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,014/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 56121?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, cold wave, drought, hail, strong wind.
Is ZIP 56121 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 56121. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is A20. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 56121?
Risk to homes is higher than 8% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 56121?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 56121?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 56121 walkable?
Walkability index: 2.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 56121?
Regional Price Parity: 88.6 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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